Seán Mac Stíofáin
Seán Mac Stíofáin (born John Edward Drayton Stephenson; 17 February 1928 – 18 May 2001) was an English-born chief of staff of the Provisional IRA, a position he held between 1969 and 1972.
Seán Mac Stíofáin | |
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Mac Stíofáin in 1972 | |
| Birth name | John Edward Drayton Stephenson |
| Born | 17 February 1928 Leytonstone, London, United Kingdom |
| Died | 18 May 2001 (aged 73) Navan, County Meath, Ireland |
| Allegiance | Royal Air Force Irish Republican Army Provisional Irish Republican Army |
| Years of service | 1945–1973 |
| Rank | Chief of staff (1969–1972) (Provisional Irish Republican Army) |
| Battles/wars | The Troubles |
| Other work | Journalist |
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